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The postal law makes it larceny to take newspaper and refuse to pay for it. A newspaper in Illinois recently brought suit against forty-three men who would not pay their subscriptions, and obtained judgment in each for the full amount of the claim. Of these, twenty eight men made affidavit that they owned no more property than the law allowed them, thus preventing attachments. Then they, un- der the decision of the supreme court, were arrested for petty larceny, and bound over in the sum of $500 each. All but six gave bonds, while six went 10 jail.
 General W. B. Hazen, chief signal off cer, United States army, died of diabetic coma at o'clock Sunday evening. He suffered from diabetes for some years, but of late had improved in health and strength, and hopes were entertained of his complete recovery. At the reception of the diplomatic corps given by the presi dent he took severe cold, causing him to keep his bed on Friday last. On Satur- day he was up and reported himself much improved, saying that he would go to his office on Monday.
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Died.
 Andover, 18th, John B. Baker, 70. Bloomfield, 14th, A. B. Medbery, 78. Monson, 18th. of paralysis, after an illness of two years, Mary Ann, widow of John w. Smith. Stafford Springs, 18th, Frank Lewis, 3 months, son of Dr. F. l.. Smith. 1 Ashford, 18th, Lucy Ide, 75. Andever, 18th, Eliza A. Blackman, 75
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Married

Married
 At St. Edwards church, 9th, by Rev. John D. Coyle, Joseph Barseleau and Annie Bour- rassa; same day, Midas Robert and Mary Rabedeau; 10th, at the convent chapel, Hell Barseleau and Mary Lafand.
 Palmer, Mass, 11th, by Rev. H. w. Pope, T. H. Wood and Jennie A. Fuller, both of South Coventry. a Scotland, Dec. 18th, Andrew P Parkhurst of Stafford Springs, and Sarah Fuller of Scot land. .
 Holland, 18th, by Rev. J. B. Ackley, Charles Willis and Ella Dean, both of Holland.
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BOFms

Hydeville, 1st, daughter to William Dun ham.
 Stafordville, 18th, son to Frank Moore.
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NJ OTTCE-To all people who own a Singer ' Sewing Machine, or want one, my office is with Stafford Springs. Needles, Oil Parts and Attach ments on sale at the office. Leave word if you want any repairs See the New High h, Arm Singer if you
 2w CHAS. P. HoDGS0N, Agent.
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JAMES McLAUeHLIN s soN, PUBLISHERS. S1. 50 per year. s195 when paid strictly in advanc
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nOG FOUND-A light tan colored hound. 1I Call at office of c. J. HOLMES. GLEIGH FOR SALE o DAVID c. HOLMES Stafford Springs Conn. BOROUGH OF STAFFORD SPRINGS. D The Board of Relief will meet at J. A. Ned bery's store on Tuesday, Feb. 1st, from a. m to D. m, to hear appeals from the dongs of the assess ors. c. e. ELLIS,
 STEPHEN JACKSON,
 DANIEL SULLIVAN. Stafford Springs, Conn, Jan. 20, 1887.
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EOR SALE-Two Single Sleighs, two Dou- N yble Sleighs, two Double-runner Lumber Sleghe, one-horse Sled two-horse Douhle-runner Sled.
 Pigs and Bh0ats, also young stock for sale or ex- change. GEO. O. CLRAvELAND. If
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AE1UAL VA TER RA TRs.

METER RATES. For 1000 gallons per day or loss ,ooo ,dp soao loVV @ Fk ksions, & ,oaa BOG
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DOARDERS wANTED-Goo rooms and 11 board for gent and wife or single men Also Ve Sw OOAJ MRS. HENRY SMITH. Brown Avepue.
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N OST-A Rabbit Hound, part begle and A1 spaniel months old color dark and iron-grey Finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at M. Smiths Meat Market, Stafford Springs. aw
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DHOTOHRAPHS made by the In- N etantaneous Process. Pictures copied and en- largeds finished in India Ink Water Color Aleo views of residences and other buildings. All work
 must be paid for when ordered. K. l.. BURR.
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"ANTED-A few cords Hickory Butts, w for which will pay cash. K. W. BROOKS |
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DUTTERFIELD'S Wood Yard, 1b south-st., stafford Springs. Hest oF Hard Weed aways on hand, or cut to any size and de- hvercd in any quantity. Pine Kfmdtfngs d. ways in stock. An order book may be found at D. RI. Parson's store.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31
A lSIMine nInrY.

From TIE Hartford Datly Times.
PORTLAND. March 26.-Nothinp which has
occurred in Maine for some time has caused
so much comment and criticism as the veto
ing OF the medical registration bill by Gov.
Bodwell, to prevent quacks and incomp etent
persons from practlclng medicine without n n
examination. The Governor signed IL and
sent 1t to the Secretary Of States office for
record. That very night Mr.. Blaine had the
Governor and Attorney General Baker in his
stuuy.
you must veto that medical bill" tbun-
dered Mr. Blaine. ats passage means the
loss Of l0, 900 votes to us. Wecan't stand thai.
Every spirituAllst would vote against ua
The bill must and shall be vetoed, :" said the
distinguished son OF Maine.
But have signed it," remarked the sub
dued Governor.
"Tnat makes no difference. A veto must
be written, taking constitutional ground
against the principles of the measure Baker
Will prepare the veto message for you, am
too excited 10 write IL myself"
The Governors name was scratched from
tile bill, the record OF his signature wiped
out, and the veto message sent into the
Senate.
Many 81 the best lawyers Ina Maine pro-
nOuuco the bill. as signed and recorded a.
good ana valid law as there Ia In Maine. The
educated and ADLER physcans OF the state,
without regard 70 party, debounce the VETO
ana there u no doubt that the matter will
come up IN the cOrra@rr-s---< - The
State, and - $780, 4 y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31
PERSONAL,

GOV. HILL has again aroused the ire of New
York women by declining to attend a charity
ball ut Fultonville, that State.
MISS MARY DICKENS. granddaughter of the
novelist, who is on tue stage. is receiving full
some praise from the English provincial pa
pers.
SENATOR PAYNE and Erastus Wiman are
at the head OF gigantic syndicate which pro-
poses TO slrchase or control all the iron ore
deposits OF Canada.
RUsKIN's clear profit from 'The Seven
Lamps of Architecture" has been $l2 500 and
his copyright from all sources last wear
amounted to $40 900.
CHRISTINE NILSSON began under sionor
Merelll for salary OF 5000 month A few
years later the Signor had to pay the Swedish
Nightingale 81, 400 night.
THE Car of Russia will soon visit the scene
OF the famine in the Don Cossack country,
provided his courage does not fail him before
the hour of starting arrives.
REV. DIR. HENRY NJ. sCUDDER and wife will
sail for Japan IN June next TO engage in mis-
sionary work, accompanied and assisted bv
Miss nj. l.. Graves, OF Springfield, Mass.
A NUMBER OF discourteous New York hus-
bands nave sworn TO exterminate Gen. Sheri-
dan because he always carries his wife'a
satchel when they so together on a shopping
tour.
THE QUEEN has signihed her intention TO be
present AZ tho great review TO be held M
AluerhnOt 10 celcDfhte ncr jubilee on July g.
More than seventy thousand troops of All
branches of the service viii be reviewed on
that occasion.
II. RIDER HAGGAED. author OF king Solo
none Mines" ''She," dawn" and .'The
Witches Head. Is barely 80 years old. Al 10
he was secretary 10 Sir Henry Bulwer, at
Natal, aud at 81 was Master Of the High
Court OF the TransyaAl
HARRIET BGEcnEB STOWE has two daugh.
terH, by no means youthful, who nave never
married. Tney ARE both exceedingly retiring
~ manner ana hre seldom met In society.
They are sometimes seen on the streets OF
Hartford, each leading pet dog.
THf lint Ofmembcrs Of the Fftlsth Congress
presents numbsr ~ FrrsidcntlAl names
There % Washington. an Adams. Taylor
hnd a Hayes. Washington, who IN from Zen.
n"ssee. Will Dc the hrst ~ the name ~ III IN
COufrofa. For many yoars the letter has
been unrepfetcntcd IN Congress, but 10 can
now boabt The two names l0aer Hnd YOst.
JOIN DAhCEY. Of Cairo, H.. told a strange
lady on the street thht her skirt had become
loosebedi and she had him. rrr~-alld and nned
gl5 FOR dibOrdcrly conduct ..& -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31
Selling the City's Opportunity.

SViiihS tue lily oppoituHltS'
The City Council has decided to sell as
much Of the Dillon tract as is not re-
quired for streets. The reason sssig ned
tor selling is that the city is in debt aud
therefore, cannot afford to hold the prop
erty. The real reason, however. II the
Councils action in tue past is taken into
consideration. is that that body has deter
mined that the city extension shall not be
opened up to settlement.
BY selling the Dillon tract the oppor-
tunIty for opening the streets between
Anderson and Seventh will probably he
lost. The intervening property is owned
by private citizens, VINO, by fencing their
lots, can lessen the value OF the Dillon
tract, because there would then be no
access to that tract except by the White
Bluf roads on which there is toll gate.
or by the battle-ground road. The policy
which thus lessons the value OF the
city's property appears suicidal to
all those citizens who are not members OF
the Council. In few years the right OF
way TO the streets between Anderson and
Seventh Will cost a large sum. This
ght be saved il the members OF the
Council exercised as much foresight in
managing the affairs Of the people as
they do their own.
The truth OF the matter appears TO be
that there is s determination on the part
Of some OF the members of the Council
TO carry out their views about the city
extension, and to do everything i'll their
power to retard its development, even if
the city is caused to lose thousands of
dollars. The result will be that the Dill
Ion tract, either as a whole or in blocks,
will pass into the hands of specu-
lators and the citizens at
large who may desire to purchase lots
will be forced to pay the spectators a
good profit. Besides this the city Will be
compelled to pay a considerable sum for
opening streets so that the owners of lots
IN the tract may have access to them.
II the city wishes to save itself from
loss 1t should open the streets, without
which the Dillon tract will be worth but
little more than hundreds of vacant acres
lying rear the suburbs,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31
The Russian Extradition Treaty.

The Russian EXtradition Treaty.
1t appears that the new extradit ion
treaty, which has been agreed upon by
the Secretary OF State and the Russian
Minister at Washington, goes a step
further in one particular direction than
the treaty of the same general character
which this country entered into with
Belgium recently. The proposed new
treaty with Russia not only covers the
crimes of murder, arson, criminal as
sault, malpractice, robbery, burglary,
piracy, larceny above a certain amount,
mutinY, forgery, cOuuterfeitIng, embez-
Element and malicious destruction or
property, but declares that the killing or
attempted killing of the sovereign or
chief magistrate OF either country or any
member Of his family "shall not be con.
sidered An Offense of political char
acter."
When the Senate ratified the treaty
with Belgium it was conceded that the
eXtradltion treaties ought to include the
crime OF assassination or attempted as.
sasslnation, but this proposed treaty with
Russia contains for the first time in the
history OF treaties to which this country is
party reference to the assassination of q
sovereign or chief magistrate. 1t is prob
able that the assassinations of two Prssi-
dents within a comparatively short period
has prepared this country to accept the
provision, to which attention is called, in
theproposed treaty with Russia.
In other provisions OF the proposed
treaty care is taken to make it clear that
persons guilty Of purely political ofFenses
cannot be eXtradited. If this treaty with
Russia should be ratified, Nihlists, unless
guilty of some one of the crimes emu.
merated in it, could not he extradited,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31
On the Broad Lines of Her Mother.

The exceedingly stout and portly Princess
Mary, Duchess of Teck, had an exquisite
double edged compliment paid to her the
other day by a Scotch divine-one of those
worthy wooden heads of whom Sydney Smith
declared that lit took a surgical operation to
make them see JOKE" The Duchess saw 1t
fast enough and laughed until her good-n
tnanked her porsi bi@bness for pesdirg az
a certain bazaar, went on to say how he re-
joced to see at her side the lovely and amiable
Princess Victoria, anu expressed hope that
the latter would soon follow ON the broad
lines of her mother" The Duchess and her
daughter were cOnvulsed with merlin mt, the
rest of the audience Uttered and gasped with
suppressed amusement. and the reverend
Scotchman looked about him amazed, Won
dering what they all could be laughing at.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31

A Western city comes to the front with
a case that is enough to make Justice
weep. An inebriate was tried for man.
slaughter. The defense was insanity
from alcohol. The jury brought In a YER
dict OF guilty. A new trial was granted
on the ground that two OF the jurors were
so much intoxicated as not to be able to
decide on the verdict. 1t was also alleged
that all the jurors drank and that they had
several free fights in the jury room. At
the close of the second trial one of the
jurors had an attack of delirium tremens,
and rushed for the Judge to whip him.
Another trial was granted and the Jury
brought IN verdict of guilty, but not
responsible" This was not accepted.
and then tue jury disagreed.
The case was then taken to another court,
where the plea of guilty was made, and
the Judge sentenced the inebriate to iAi-
prisonment for life and inflicted heavy
fine upon him. Another trial is now
asked on the ground OF the intoxication of
the Judge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31

In New York they have a strange way
of Furnishing man who insults women.
They let him alone until he has insulted
a dozen or two, and then they print his
name in the newspapers. 1.-The continues
his insults, a policeman is induced to
arrst him. A small fine is then imposed
upon him, and he is released. "a PROM
inent druggist" who had repeatedly wit
messed the insults offered women by a
well-dressed man, said to reporter of
New York paper the other day: II would
have followed the rascal up and caused
his arrest, only l was on my way to visit
a patient" What they need In New York
is o little Southern civilization.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31

w. II. Vanderbilt and his family are
probably TO be made the victims OF
novel boycott. The sailors on the Alva,
Mr.. Vanderbilts steam yacht, have Or
ganized themselves into an assembly OF
the Knights OF Labor. and have struck.
Their action was caused by their being
compelled to polish the brass ornaments
on the yacht. They have notified Mr..
Vanderbilt that he must remove all the
brass from his yacht, and that If their de-
mand is not granted a general boycott
will DO placed on all tho Vanderbilt fami-
ly. 1t is. not likely that the demand will
be granted. Otall the absurd things the
Knights OF Labor have done, this Is the
most absurd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31
A Bellies Bundle Becomes Undone.

TfV"t no FNttuu6tUVt4 OHtt'
An amusing incident occurred on one OF the
passenger cars the other evening A fash
ionably attired and handsome young lady had
just entered the car and WAS about paying
her fare. AS she did so bundle she had on
her lap topped over to the floor, and the pa
per in which it was wrapped became disar-
ranged and disclosed half loaf of home
m ade bread. The conductor gallantly gath
cred up the escaped staff of life and rewrap-
ped 1t in the paper, returning it to the young
Every body in the car smiled. but of course all
knew that she had been visiting some friend
who insisted upon the young lady taking a
sample of her baking.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31
How to re Happy.

From the Toronto MdtE.
Are you almost disguised
with life little man?
will tell you wonderful trick
That will bring you contentment
II anything can
DO something for Nobody, quick;
DO something for somebody, quick!
Are you awfully tired
With play, little girl2
Weary, discouraged and sick?
I'll tell you the loveliest
Game in the world
DO something for someb body, quick:
DO something for somebody, quick!
Though it rains like the rain
Ofthe flood, little man.
And the clouds are forbdding and thick.
You can make the sun shine
In your soul, little man
Do something for someb body, quick;
Do something for somebody, quick!
Though the skies are like brass
Overhead little girl,
And the wall like "a we'll heated brick:
And are earthly affairs
&ss-Ss-~s-irl e whirl!
Do something for somebody, quick:
DO something for somebody, quickl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31
Justice Whites Joke.

FrOm We Nelo YORK Sun.
Police Justice Andv White is fond Of joke
The other day the Justice had prisoner. a
lusty young fellow whom an officer had ar
rested for disorderly conduct. The officer
said he found the young fellow In the hall Of
tenement house late at night, talking to a
girl, and when he ordered him away he re-
fused to go. When the officer asked "WhaC
are you doing there?" all the fellow would au-
swer was long whistle. "Whew-you know"
The Judge had no better luck than the Off =
Ger, and all he could get out OF the culp rit
was: "Whew-you know" The Judge con-
Guided to teach the young fellow manners; So
he said: Three months on the island.'' This
reused the cuIprit, and he at once shouted:
what for, Judge?" Then 1t was the Judges
turn, and he said "Whew-you know"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31
An Exciting D.un-r-Tab Incident.

Ben: PerLey POore IN the Boston Budget.
Among other anecdotes which have been
handed down at Washington was one of an
incident at the table of President John Adams,
when Gouverneur Morris, then a senator in
Congress from the State of New York, was
one of the invited. 1t was at the time Of the
feud existing between the President and Gen.
Hamilton, arising from the animadversions of
the latter upon the sudden compromise of our
differences with the French republic. Mr..
Norris was called on by Mrs. Adams for a
toast.
Madam" said he, ST will give the health
of my friend Hamllton."
The lady Indignantly replied, "Sir, that is
q toast never drank at this table"
"suppose, then. madam" was the cool re-
sponse, I'VE drink 1t now for the first timer"
"Mr. Norris excla the excited
hostess, 'if you persist shall invite the ladies
to Withdrawn
Perhaps" retorted the imperturbable
Senator. cit is time for them to retire."
The signal was given, and as the ladies rose
in obedience TO it the Senator sprang from
his seat and stumped on his wooden leg to the
door, threw it wide open. and, with his con-
situtonal holiness, fairly b'wed Mrs.
Adams and her lady guests out Of the room.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31

The Acting Secretary of the Treasury
has received a letter from the Alaska
Commercial Company complaining that
private parties are taking seals in the
waters about Alaska, and asking that
more revenue cutters be sent for their
protection. The letter states that between
10000 and $4,000 skins have thus been
taken. OF course the cutters will be sent.
, The Acting Secretary of the Treasury is
too gallant to allow the making Of sesl-
skin sacques to be interfered with.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31
A SONOMA EAGLE.
A Family OF Eaglsts Graduated Every
Year in the Same Nest.

F,oo. the Santa Rosa Republican,
A peculiar story is told of an eagle which
mad been watched for thirteen consecutive
years by the residents of quiet valley not
many miles from this city. The same eagle
has for the above named period of years built
her nest in cave and there reare her young
unmolested. She VIII regularly in the spring
come from some unknown place, lay her eggs
and hatch her young. After the young are
old enough to take care of themselves she
leaves them in the valley and flies away. and
IS not seen again in that neighborhood until
the following spring has come. Where she
goes to and where she comes from no one Is
able to tell. he young seldom follow her
of, but stay IN the valley and are shot or stray
away. In the spring, when she comes to
build her nest. she will fly directly over the
cave for several days; the meaning OF this
nobody is able to tell, but the suppositlo is
that 1t is to find out whether the cave Is oc-
cupied by varmints or birds of her own
nature. Each day she can be noticed lower
ing down toward the ground, until at last she
reaches the cave. After this, perhaps, she IS
not again seen for week, when she Will
come out in search of food.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31

Political circles In Philadelphia are
agitated over rumor that Congressman
Randall has led General Master Work
man Powdsrly TO believe that he would
for Vice President on the Democratic
ticket next year. The rumor Is doubtless
true, for Congressman Randall seems TO
be under the impression that he carries
the Democratic party around In his vest
pocket and can do with Il what be pleases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31

Partisan women seem unable to exist
except In the midst of sensations. Dur
ing Lent, says the New York World,
the women of high life have discovered a
novel method of combining merriment
and modification, Once a week they at
tend dinner of the mourners." They
dress in the deepest mourning, the dining.
room is hung with black, the table is OF
black wood, the chars are black with
silver ornamentation, the dishes have a
design of wreaths Of immortelles, deaths
heads and other graveyard emblems,
while the glasses IN which champagne is
served are made in the form of skulls.
The footmen who wait at table are dressed
like undertakers, and during dinner an
invisible organ plays melancholy music.
The priests OF the fashionable churches
have begun to preach against the craze
as a scandal to religion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31

The Washington Post hasn't very
great respect for Mr.. RsndalPs Democ.
racy. A few days ago the Philadelphia
Times said: "The men who want to
throw Randall overheard would do well
to remember that Randall can SWIM"
and the Post commenting on this said
Eyes, we recall the fact that he can swim,
and why shouldn't he be allowed to swim
to the vessel whose colors he carries con.
cealed about his person? Why should he
be kept as first mate on the flagship,
Democracy, when he insists on steering
it with a Republican rudder. Over he
goesu'
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Not His WAV

From the NdshUi{Ie Union (Dem.)
II it were any other man than Senator Joe
Brown his declaration or the free pAss ques-
ton would Immediately be stamped as a base
attempt to curry favor with the rural editors
of Georgia. Senator Brown is President of
the Western and Atlantic railroad and says
he Is convinced that the interstate law does
not prohibit his issuing passes over his road
as far as the State line in any direction.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-31

six hundred conVlcts in Sing Sing
prison aud several hundred more in Au.
burn, n. Y, are crying for work. War
den Brush says that il these idle men are
not furnished with employment some OF
them will become insane. A correspond
ent of the New York Star suggests that
they he put TO work on the much-talked
of coast defenses. The suggestion is not
without force.